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Health Policy Courses

Health policy courses can help you learn about healthcare systems, policy analysis, health economics, and the impact of legislation on public health. You can build skills in data interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating health outcomes. Many courses introduce tools like policy simulation software, data visualization platforms, and statistical analysis programs, that support assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and making informed policy recommendations.

Popular Health Policy Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    ★ 4.7 (108) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    ★ 4.4 (290) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology, Demography, Pharmacotherapy, Psychology, Culture

    ★ 4.9 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Organ Donation: From Death to Life

    Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Healthcare Ethics, Intensive Care Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Neurology, Diversity Awareness, Patient Education and Support, Critical Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Preview
  • I

    ISC2

    Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Privacy, Health Technology, Health Information Management, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Information Systems Security, Information Privacy, Data Storage Technologies, Information Management, Data Security, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Data Loss Prevention, Information Technology

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Bacterial Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (318) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavior Management, Psychology

    ★ 4.7 (156) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet

    ★ 4.5 (249) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Leadership, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Health Informatics, Informatics, Health Care, Information Management, Health Technology, General Networking, Culture

    ★ 4.8 (204) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    AAPC

    Coding and Medical Necessity

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Coding, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Billing, CPT Coding, Health Information Management, Medical Records, Revenue Cycle Management, Clinical Documentation

    ★ 4.4 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Metabolic Makeover

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    ★ 4.5 (168) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Trauma Emergencies and Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Emergency Response, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Physiology, Anatomy

    ★ 4.8 (487) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular health policy courses

  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Science Literacy: University of Alberta
  • Disorders Due to Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • Organ Donation: From Death to Life: University of Cape Town
  • Information Technologies and Security in Healthcare Settings: ISC2
  • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Skills for Nursing Informatics Leaders: University of Minnesota
  • Coding and Medical Necessity: AAPC

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